Research Assistant I

Job Summary

A research assistant will participate in a translational autism research project supported by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). This project aims to assess the efficacy of peptides as a new drug for autism, particularly in neuronal morphology and neural circuits during brain development. A research assistant provides support to graduate students by preparing reagents and performing experiments.

Essential Functions

• Reagent preparation 
• Execute experiments and data analysis 
• Manuscript and figure preparation for publication 
• Help PI prepare documents 

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience, Cell Biology.
• Ability to follow experimental protocols and reagent preparation recipes precisely
• Excellent communication skills with other lab members and the principal investigator
• Outstanding oral and written skills in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in animal l(mice) handling, and general molecular biological experiments.

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing, walking
• Lifting demands ≤ 25lbs

Location

• Queen Lane Campus - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This is a Part-Time temporary position classified as Non-Exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.